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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 4899 Belfort Road |
Address2 | Suite 300 |
City | Jacksonville |
State | FL |
Zip Code | 32256 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Jacksonville |
State | FL |
Zip Code | 32256 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400525552-12
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6. House ID# 411030000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Brian Dempsey |
Date | 10/20/2021 10:48:24 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbying to improve the health and wellbeing of veterans through legislation including the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (H.R. 1115, S. 535) to authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism; the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 1282, S. 344), to provide concurrent receipt to military medical retirees with combat-related injuries; the Honoring Our PACT Act (H.R. 3967), to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances; the Military Sexual Trauma Retirement Equity Act (H.R. 4452), to allow concurrent receipt for MST survivors; the Onward to Opportunity Act (H.R. 4769), to provide grants to entities that assist transitioning Service members the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R. 4350), and provisions relating to military personnel; the Brian Neuman/Mark O'Brien Department of Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R.4772, S. 2513), to improve the VA clothing allowance program for veterans with static disabilities; the V.E.T. Student Loans Act (H.R. 5097), to exempt discharged student loans from a veteran's gross income for tax purposes; the VA Caregiver Transparency Act (H.R. 4625), to improve the VA clinical appeals process, expedite expansion of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, and modify Board of Veterans Appeals access for caregiver decisions; the REACH for Veterans Act (H.R. 5073, S. 2283), to improve the Veterans Crisis Line of the Department of Veterans Affairs; H.R. 3405/S. 544, a bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one week each year as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans; the Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act (H.R 4233), to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits; the Sgt. Brandon Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act (H.R. 2441, S. 1468), to extend VA mental health services in rural areas and provide additional research; and the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act (S. 2852), to create a pilot program to reduce costs for VA medical foster homes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brian |
Dempsey |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent for Congressman John L. Mica |
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Derek |
Fronabarger |
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Joining Forces Representative, Office of the First Lady, Executive Office of the President |
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Jose |
Ramos |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbying to improve the health and wellbeing of veterans through legislation including the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act (H.R. 1324, S. 467), to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program to improve the identification, assessment, and treatment of patients in hospital emergency departments who are at risk of suicide; the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 (H.R. 1205, S. 2157), to secure prompt access to appropriate follow-on care for individuals who experience an acute mental health episode and present for care in an emergency department; the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act (H.R. 1480, S. 2700), to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes; the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act (H.R. 4564, S. 2425), to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the provision of high-quality service through the Suicide Prevention Lifeline; Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act (S. 1902), to empower communities to establish a continuum of care for individuals experiencing mental or behavioral health crisis; and the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 (H.R. 4058, S. 2061), to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brian |
Dempsey |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent for Congressman John L. Mica |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation to improve the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families through legislation including the Veteran Employment Recovery Act (H.R. 3582), to increase work opportunity tax credits associated with certain veterans; the Military Spouse Hiring Act (H.R. 2974), to extend Work Opportunity Tax Credit to employers hiring military spouses; the Veteran Employment Recovery Act (H.R. 3582), to increase work opportunity tax credits associated with certain veterans; the Credit for Caring Act (H.R. 3321, S. 1670), to create a tax credit for caregiving expenses.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Brian |
Dempsey |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent for Congressman John L. Mica |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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2 | 4 | 6 |
CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |